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original play "Romeo And Juliet" or any of Shakespeare's plays or
Shakespeare himself.
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Chapter 3- Complications
"Maxwell? Did you find out Prince Jingle's decision?" Hamtaro asked.
"Yeah. You are a lucky one, Hamtaro." Maxwell sighed in relief. "The penalty isn't death. It is banishment."
"B-Banishment?!" Hamtaro exclaimed. "But...I'd rather be dead than away from Bijou!"
Maxwell closed his bible and walked over to Hamtaro.
"I know...But you should feel a little grateful, right?" Maxwell stated. "I mean, if the Prince spares your life, you are a pretty lucky guy...It is almost like mercy."
"Then why do I think it's torture?..." Hamtaro asked.
There was a knock on the door. Stan appeared. He walked to Hamtaro and Maxwell. and grinned, scratching his head.
"You didn't think Sandy would have a substitute would you?" he asked. He turned his face serious again. "I met Pashmina in the town square yesterday."
"So...You know." Hamtaro stated.
"Well, actually a small voice, that really a lot sounded like Sandy, in my head told me."
"Does Bijou hate me?" Hamtaro asked. "Does she think I'm a bloody murderer with no soul of righteousness?"
"Well, yeah, but-"
"I knew it!...She hates me and there's no reason for living now..."
"But Pashmina also said that Bijou had forgiven you for Elder-Ham's murder. And that Bijou wants to see you one last time before you leave."
Hamtaro exhaled.
"Don't worry, Hamtaro." Maxwell said. "After you leave, I'll tell everyone about your marriage with Bijou. And I'll also beg Prince Jingle for forgiveness on you."
"You and all of us. We'll all ask for forgiveness and even beg it." Stan assured.
"I'll also give you news on Bijou everyday." Maxwell assured.
"And everyone else?" Hamtaro asked.
"Yes...And especially Sandy."
Hamtaro smiled.
Meanwhile, Boss, the rich nobleman, made his way down to the Capulets' house to see the beautiful Bijou.
"I'm sorry, Boss. Bijou's in no condition to want any visitors." Oxnard stated. "She loved Elder-Ham a lot and has been crying ever since Pashmina brought her the sad news."
Boss nodded.
"Tell Bijou I am very sorry about the news." he said.
"We will." Pepper assured. "And we'll also tell her about your question of marriage and what a gentleman you are. I'm sure she'll say yes. She's a good, gentle, obedient girl-ham."
Meanwhile, Hamtaro had climbed over the wall, climbed the tree, and climbed into Bijou's room. The two embraced each other in hugs and kisses and crying...Hamtaro and Bijou looked at each other.
"I think I'm lost without her..." Hamtaro murmured.
"Who?" asked Bijou.
"Sandy. The one who brought us together..."
Bijou smiled.
"I wish I had a cousin who would do so much for me..." she wished. "You are lucky, Hamtaro. Her soul is selfless and spiritual..."
Hamtaro frowned.
"I feel guilty though." he said.
"Why?" Bijou asked.
"I can't visit Sandy after tonight."
"She must be such a good cousin to you...To us, now. She was, after all, the one who brought us togezer. She is like your guardian angel."
"Exactly. And I can't visit her everyday like I use to..."
"I will for you."
There was silence as the two blushed.
"I have to go before the sun rises." Hamtaro stated.
"I know...But it cannot be dawn just yet." Bijou pleaded, her eyes watery.
A small ray of light from the horizon proved her wrong. Hamtaro jumped over the rail of the balcony and hopped on the tree.
"Will we ever see each ozzer again?" Bijou cried.
"Love is just like Sandy. It always finds its way, Bijou." Hamtaro assured. "I may go to Mantua, but my heart will always be you!"
With that, he slid down the tree, dashed through the yard, and jumped over the wall by using a rock to boost him. Bijou, felt tears stream down her cheeks as she watched her beloved disappear from sight. Then, her father stood beside her, a grin on his face.
"Bijou, guess what." Oxnard said excitedly.
"Yes, Fazzer?" Bijou asked.
"You are to marry Boss on Thursday!"
"..."
"Bijou?"
"I do not want to marry him, Fazzer."
Just then, her mother came in. Pepper's smile vanished when she saw that Bijou still had tears of sadness. Pepper looked at Oxnard.
"I told her already." Oxnard replied. "And she doesn't want to marry him."
Pepper turned to Bijou.
"Surely, do you not count yourself lucky for a hamster like Boss to want your paw in marriage so much?" Pepper asked.
"No, Muzzer." Bijou replied. "I do not even know him, zough I zink he is very nice."
Pepper's short temper was gone.
"You rude, ungrateful child!" Pepper yelled. "You are going to get married on Thursday and that's that!"
"No, Muzzer! Please!" Bijou pleaded. "I-I cannot!...I do not even know ze man..."
Bijou pleaded and begged and sobbed as her mother yelled. Pashmina stepped up.
"Mistress, don't you think you are being hard on Bijou?..." she asked.
"Hold your tongue and don't speak until I say so, you pink-loving annoyance!" Pepper yelled at Pashmina.
Pashmina stepped by in fear. Oxnard tried to calm Pepper down, but she started to yelled at him also.
"Ever since the day she was born, I have had all my attention on her!" Pepper yelled angrily. "I bought her everything she gosh darn wanted and made sure she had the best of anything! And now, when I ask her to do something for me, she starts crying and pleads no! Now, daughter, you listen well! You are getting married to Boss on Thursday or never see my face again!"
With that, Pepper stormed out, leaving Pashmina, Bijou, and Oxnard a reminder of why she was named Pepper. Oxnard promised Bijou he would talk to Pepper. Pashmina, not wanting to anger Pepper and encourage Bijou to do as she like, left the room. Bijou was left alone, crying.
Bijou walked down the street, still sad about what had happened earlier. She walked into the doctor's. A hamster that looked a lot a like a Panda looked up. He looked at a hamster who looked a lot like Sandy. Both were Montagues, along with a hamster sleeping in a sock. Bijou concluded they were just a bunch of strangers. She walked to the front desk.
"May I help you?" asked one of the nurses.
"Yes, please." Bijou answered softly. "I would like to see Sandy, if there is a Sandy here."
"There is. Last door to the left in the back."
Bijou thanked her and walked into the back room. She opened the last door to the left. In a bed was a lifeless-looking Sandy. Standing at her bedside was a very peeved Maxwell who was being talked to by a very dreamy Boss. Boos looked up.
"I feel lucky to just run into my bride like this!" Boss exclaimed proudly.
"I am not your bride yet, and I cannot be your bride ever." Bijou said.
"You will be my bride on Thursday. I was just talking to Priest Maxwell to arrange a wedding at the church. Until then, farewell, Bijou, bride-to-be."
Boss walked out. Bijou walked to Sandy's bedside.
"What will I do?" Bijou asked. "I am to be married on Thursday when I am already married."
"...If Sandy were awake, she would be able to think of a possibility quicker than a snap." Maxwell stated. "But that won't be for a long while and we don't have that much time."
Bijou watched Sandy for a while...Then she noticed something.
"Did you see that?" Bijou asked.
"See what?" Maxwell asked.
"Watch her mouth..."
"...I think she's trying to say something! Say it, Sandy...Come on..."
"Purple flower..." Sandy murmured in her sleep.
"Purple flower?..." Bijou asked. "I like purple flowers...But what does zat have to do wiz anyzing?"
"Fake poison..." Sandy said subconsciously. "Vial..."
Bijou and Maxwell thought for a moment. Then, Maxwell snapped.
"I know!" he exclaimed.
He opened his bible and flipped the pages until he came to one. He pulled out a small, purple flower and dug into his pocket. He took out a lab vial of water. He pushed the purple flower into the vial, trying to have as much water stay in as possible. Then, he corked it and shook the vial, mixing the flower and the water. Bijou stared in curiosity.
"I do not understand..." she murmured.
"Well..." Maxwell explained. "I have a strange hobby of collecting exotic plants. Sandy planted this one purple flower, claiming it was her favorite. Then, it started to grow. About three days ago, I picked this flower and placed it into my bible and kept it there. I never thought what of what uses I could do with it. I just thought it smelled nice. But, do you know why this flower is Sandy's favorite?"
"No..." Bijou answered.
"If you eat the smallest bit of this flower, you could end up sleeping and living, but looking like you were dead. That's why she just said 'fake poison'. It's a fake alright. You only look like you're dead, but you're really alive. It's like being frozen...You won't be breathing. There won't be a pulse in your heart and your blood won't flow through your veins...But you'll wake up, really."
Maxwell handed Bijou the fake poison.
"Drink it Wednesday night. For forty-eight hours, you will remain sleeping. You will be placed in a tomb (back in the old days, people would just lay people down on stone beds and close the door to the "room"...a little creepy actually). I'll send for Hamtaro and tell him so he can take you from the tomb before you wake up and he can bring you to Mantua and you both can live happily ever after." Maxwell said.
"God bless your soul." Bijou said, her eyes watering of joy.
Maxwell blushed, rubbing his head.
"Kushi-kushi..." he murmured, rubbing his head. "It was more of Sandy's idea, heh heh...Kushi-kushi..."
Bijou nodded.
"Zank you, Sandy. You are such a help." she said.
With that, Bijou bid Maxwell farewell and left.
That night, Bijou announced she would marry Boss on Thursday.
"You will?!" Pepper had exclaimed. "That is wonderful news!"
Of course, it was a lie. Now, a few days ago, Bijou would feel sad and guilty about lying, but now, lying was the only way to be with Hamtaro.
One Wednesday night, Bijou stared at the vial. What if she woke up in the tomb and Hamtaro wasn't there yet? What if she Hamtaro didn't come in time and she suffocated in the tomb and did die.
"Go for it!" a voice behind her whispered.
Bijou whirled around. No one.
"Hamtaro..." she whispered. "Zis is for our love."
With that, she poured the fake poison into her mouth and swallowed.
Pashmina walked cheerfully into Bijou's room, humming.
"Bijou! Time to get up." Pashmina sang. "Today's your wedding day! I cannot believe this!"
Pashmina got out the wedding dress and looked at Bijou.
"Bijou...see what happens when you stay up later than your bedtime?" Pashmina teased.
Bijou didn't move.
"Bijou?" Pashmina asked.
She turned Bijou over. Her eyes were closed. Pashmina screamed.
"What's happening?!" Oxnard exclaimed.
"What in tarnation is going on?!" Pepper demanded.
"She's dead! She's dead!" Pashmina shrieked. "Mistress Bijou is dead!"
Oxnard grabbed Bijou's paw. It was cold and there was no pulse in it. He put his paw over Bijou's face..No breath came from her mouth.
"Dead..." Oxnard cried out, sinking to the floor.
"Oh, god, why?!" Pepper sobbed.
Boss rushed in, receiving the news. His eyes watered. Maxwell, who was suppose to wed the two walked in calmly a small smile upon his face.
"Don't be sad." Maxwell said calmly. "Are you not happy Bijou was sent to a better place? To live among God. That is more of an honor than marriage."
So, Maxwell followed as Bijou was put in the tomb and laid on the stone bed.
"That's one part of the plan." Maxwell murmured, walking to the church. "Now, I hope that Hamtaro gets my message on time."
Maxwell had paid a messenger to bring a letter to Hamtaro.
"That messenger should be quick for all the money I paid him." Maxwell murmured.
Meanwhile, the news of Bijou's "death" washed through the city of Veron. It even traveled to the small town of Mantua...Where Hamtaro was.
Hamtaro strolled down the street cheerfully. He couldn't wait to hear about the news of Bijou from Maxwell. He went into a shop and ordered a sunflower seed from the waitress. He couldn't help but listen to conversation of the two hamsters behind him.
"You are talking about the beautiful Bijou?" one boy-ham asked.
"Yes." the other answered. "The news traveled so quickly...It's so horrible that such a beautiful girl-ham would die."
Hamtaro froze. He turned.
"Excuse me, but are you two talking about the Bijou Capulet in Veron?" he asked.
"Yes." the two hamsters replied.
Hamtaro felt a wave of sadness wash over him as he stood up and walked out. He walked slowly down the street.
"Bijou...Wasa-wasa, wasa-wasa..." Hamtaro murmured.
He spotted a potion shop. Slowly he walked in. He looked at the shelves silently, seeing if they had what he wanted.
"So, sonny, what are you here for?" an old, bright voice asked.
Hamtaro stayed silent, still scanning the shelves. The old hamster's eyes narrowed.
"Sorry, ma'boy." he said. "It's illegal to sell that."
"No! She's not dead, Hamtaro!" a familiar voice that sounded like Sandy exclaimed.
Hamtaro whirled around, scanning his surroundings...No one...He turned back to the old hamster and pulled out his money pouch. He set three sea shells on the desk.
"Don't try it, boy." the old man said.
Hamtaro dumped out the whole bag.
"..."
"Hamtaro! No!" the voice said again. "Bijou's not dead!"
Hamtaro spun around once more.
"Sandy?..." Hamtaro murmured.
He shook his head, buying.
Hamtaro walked out of the potion shop, holding a bottle full of poison. Not fake poison like Bijou had taken...Real poison.
"I've heard o' the saying 'Choose you poison' but this is stupid!" the same voice that sound like Sandy yelled.
Hamtaro froze.
"Sandy?" he said louder.
He turned around...No one.
"Sandy?" he asked. "Where are you?..."
But Hamtaro just concluded he was hearing things.
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Me: Hmm...What's that voice? Is it Sandy?
*silence*
Me: So tell me, why'd ya have ta go 'n' make things so complicated?
Me: Chill out.What'cha yellin' for? Lay back.It's all been done before.
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Chapter 3- Complications
"Maxwell? Did you find out Prince Jingle's decision?" Hamtaro asked.
"Yeah. You are a lucky one, Hamtaro." Maxwell sighed in relief. "The penalty isn't death. It is banishment."
"B-Banishment?!" Hamtaro exclaimed. "But...I'd rather be dead than away from Bijou!"
Maxwell closed his bible and walked over to Hamtaro.
"I know...But you should feel a little grateful, right?" Maxwell stated. "I mean, if the Prince spares your life, you are a pretty lucky guy...It is almost like mercy."
"Then why do I think it's torture?..." Hamtaro asked.
There was a knock on the door. Stan appeared. He walked to Hamtaro and Maxwell. and grinned, scratching his head.
"You didn't think Sandy would have a substitute would you?" he asked. He turned his face serious again. "I met Pashmina in the town square yesterday."
"So...You know." Hamtaro stated.
"Well, actually a small voice, that really a lot sounded like Sandy, in my head told me."
"Does Bijou hate me?" Hamtaro asked. "Does she think I'm a bloody murderer with no soul of righteousness?"
"Well, yeah, but-"
"I knew it!...She hates me and there's no reason for living now..."
"But Pashmina also said that Bijou had forgiven you for Elder-Ham's murder. And that Bijou wants to see you one last time before you leave."
Hamtaro exhaled.
"Don't worry, Hamtaro." Maxwell said. "After you leave, I'll tell everyone about your marriage with Bijou. And I'll also beg Prince Jingle for forgiveness on you."
"You and all of us. We'll all ask for forgiveness and even beg it." Stan assured.
"I'll also give you news on Bijou everyday." Maxwell assured.
"And everyone else?" Hamtaro asked.
"Yes...And especially Sandy."
Hamtaro smiled.
Meanwhile, Boss, the rich nobleman, made his way down to the Capulets' house to see the beautiful Bijou.
"I'm sorry, Boss. Bijou's in no condition to want any visitors." Oxnard stated. "She loved Elder-Ham a lot and has been crying ever since Pashmina brought her the sad news."
Boss nodded.
"Tell Bijou I am very sorry about the news." he said.
"We will." Pepper assured. "And we'll also tell her about your question of marriage and what a gentleman you are. I'm sure she'll say yes. She's a good, gentle, obedient girl-ham."
Meanwhile, Hamtaro had climbed over the wall, climbed the tree, and climbed into Bijou's room. The two embraced each other in hugs and kisses and crying...Hamtaro and Bijou looked at each other.
"I think I'm lost without her..." Hamtaro murmured.
"Who?" asked Bijou.
"Sandy. The one who brought us together..."
Bijou smiled.
"I wish I had a cousin who would do so much for me..." she wished. "You are lucky, Hamtaro. Her soul is selfless and spiritual..."
Hamtaro frowned.
"I feel guilty though." he said.
"Why?" Bijou asked.
"I can't visit Sandy after tonight."
"She must be such a good cousin to you...To us, now. She was, after all, the one who brought us togezer. She is like your guardian angel."
"Exactly. And I can't visit her everyday like I use to..."
"I will for you."
There was silence as the two blushed.
"I have to go before the sun rises." Hamtaro stated.
"I know...But it cannot be dawn just yet." Bijou pleaded, her eyes watery.
A small ray of light from the horizon proved her wrong. Hamtaro jumped over the rail of the balcony and hopped on the tree.
"Will we ever see each ozzer again?" Bijou cried.
"Love is just like Sandy. It always finds its way, Bijou." Hamtaro assured. "I may go to Mantua, but my heart will always be you!"
With that, he slid down the tree, dashed through the yard, and jumped over the wall by using a rock to boost him. Bijou, felt tears stream down her cheeks as she watched her beloved disappear from sight. Then, her father stood beside her, a grin on his face.
"Bijou, guess what." Oxnard said excitedly.
"Yes, Fazzer?" Bijou asked.
"You are to marry Boss on Thursday!"
"..."
"Bijou?"
"I do not want to marry him, Fazzer."
Just then, her mother came in. Pepper's smile vanished when she saw that Bijou still had tears of sadness. Pepper looked at Oxnard.
"I told her already." Oxnard replied. "And she doesn't want to marry him."
Pepper turned to Bijou.
"Surely, do you not count yourself lucky for a hamster like Boss to want your paw in marriage so much?" Pepper asked.
"No, Muzzer." Bijou replied. "I do not even know him, zough I zink he is very nice."
Pepper's short temper was gone.
"You rude, ungrateful child!" Pepper yelled. "You are going to get married on Thursday and that's that!"
"No, Muzzer! Please!" Bijou pleaded. "I-I cannot!...I do not even know ze man..."
Bijou pleaded and begged and sobbed as her mother yelled. Pashmina stepped up.
"Mistress, don't you think you are being hard on Bijou?..." she asked.
"Hold your tongue and don't speak until I say so, you pink-loving annoyance!" Pepper yelled at Pashmina.
Pashmina stepped by in fear. Oxnard tried to calm Pepper down, but she started to yelled at him also.
"Ever since the day she was born, I have had all my attention on her!" Pepper yelled angrily. "I bought her everything she gosh darn wanted and made sure she had the best of anything! And now, when I ask her to do something for me, she starts crying and pleads no! Now, daughter, you listen well! You are getting married to Boss on Thursday or never see my face again!"
With that, Pepper stormed out, leaving Pashmina, Bijou, and Oxnard a reminder of why she was named Pepper. Oxnard promised Bijou he would talk to Pepper. Pashmina, not wanting to anger Pepper and encourage Bijou to do as she like, left the room. Bijou was left alone, crying.
Bijou walked down the street, still sad about what had happened earlier. She walked into the doctor's. A hamster that looked a lot a like a Panda looked up. He looked at a hamster who looked a lot like Sandy. Both were Montagues, along with a hamster sleeping in a sock. Bijou concluded they were just a bunch of strangers. She walked to the front desk.
"May I help you?" asked one of the nurses.
"Yes, please." Bijou answered softly. "I would like to see Sandy, if there is a Sandy here."
"There is. Last door to the left in the back."
Bijou thanked her and walked into the back room. She opened the last door to the left. In a bed was a lifeless-looking Sandy. Standing at her bedside was a very peeved Maxwell who was being talked to by a very dreamy Boss. Boos looked up.
"I feel lucky to just run into my bride like this!" Boss exclaimed proudly.
"I am not your bride yet, and I cannot be your bride ever." Bijou said.
"You will be my bride on Thursday. I was just talking to Priest Maxwell to arrange a wedding at the church. Until then, farewell, Bijou, bride-to-be."
Boss walked out. Bijou walked to Sandy's bedside.
"What will I do?" Bijou asked. "I am to be married on Thursday when I am already married."
"...If Sandy were awake, she would be able to think of a possibility quicker than a snap." Maxwell stated. "But that won't be for a long while and we don't have that much time."
Bijou watched Sandy for a while...Then she noticed something.
"Did you see that?" Bijou asked.
"See what?" Maxwell asked.
"Watch her mouth..."
"...I think she's trying to say something! Say it, Sandy...Come on..."
"Purple flower..." Sandy murmured in her sleep.
"Purple flower?..." Bijou asked. "I like purple flowers...But what does zat have to do wiz anyzing?"
"Fake poison..." Sandy said subconsciously. "Vial..."
Bijou and Maxwell thought for a moment. Then, Maxwell snapped.
"I know!" he exclaimed.
He opened his bible and flipped the pages until he came to one. He pulled out a small, purple flower and dug into his pocket. He took out a lab vial of water. He pushed the purple flower into the vial, trying to have as much water stay in as possible. Then, he corked it and shook the vial, mixing the flower and the water. Bijou stared in curiosity.
"I do not understand..." she murmured.
"Well..." Maxwell explained. "I have a strange hobby of collecting exotic plants. Sandy planted this one purple flower, claiming it was her favorite. Then, it started to grow. About three days ago, I picked this flower and placed it into my bible and kept it there. I never thought what of what uses I could do with it. I just thought it smelled nice. But, do you know why this flower is Sandy's favorite?"
"No..." Bijou answered.
"If you eat the smallest bit of this flower, you could end up sleeping and living, but looking like you were dead. That's why she just said 'fake poison'. It's a fake alright. You only look like you're dead, but you're really alive. It's like being frozen...You won't be breathing. There won't be a pulse in your heart and your blood won't flow through your veins...But you'll wake up, really."
Maxwell handed Bijou the fake poison.
"Drink it Wednesday night. For forty-eight hours, you will remain sleeping. You will be placed in a tomb (back in the old days, people would just lay people down on stone beds and close the door to the "room"...a little creepy actually). I'll send for Hamtaro and tell him so he can take you from the tomb before you wake up and he can bring you to Mantua and you both can live happily ever after." Maxwell said.
"God bless your soul." Bijou said, her eyes watering of joy.
Maxwell blushed, rubbing his head.
"Kushi-kushi..." he murmured, rubbing his head. "It was more of Sandy's idea, heh heh...Kushi-kushi..."
Bijou nodded.
"Zank you, Sandy. You are such a help." she said.
With that, Bijou bid Maxwell farewell and left.
That night, Bijou announced she would marry Boss on Thursday.
"You will?!" Pepper had exclaimed. "That is wonderful news!"
Of course, it was a lie. Now, a few days ago, Bijou would feel sad and guilty about lying, but now, lying was the only way to be with Hamtaro.
One Wednesday night, Bijou stared at the vial. What if she woke up in the tomb and Hamtaro wasn't there yet? What if she Hamtaro didn't come in time and she suffocated in the tomb and did die.
"Go for it!" a voice behind her whispered.
Bijou whirled around. No one.
"Hamtaro..." she whispered. "Zis is for our love."
With that, she poured the fake poison into her mouth and swallowed.
Pashmina walked cheerfully into Bijou's room, humming.
"Bijou! Time to get up." Pashmina sang. "Today's your wedding day! I cannot believe this!"
Pashmina got out the wedding dress and looked at Bijou.
"Bijou...see what happens when you stay up later than your bedtime?" Pashmina teased.
Bijou didn't move.
"Bijou?" Pashmina asked.
She turned Bijou over. Her eyes were closed. Pashmina screamed.
"What's happening?!" Oxnard exclaimed.
"What in tarnation is going on?!" Pepper demanded.
"She's dead! She's dead!" Pashmina shrieked. "Mistress Bijou is dead!"
Oxnard grabbed Bijou's paw. It was cold and there was no pulse in it. He put his paw over Bijou's face..No breath came from her mouth.
"Dead..." Oxnard cried out, sinking to the floor.
"Oh, god, why?!" Pepper sobbed.
Boss rushed in, receiving the news. His eyes watered. Maxwell, who was suppose to wed the two walked in calmly a small smile upon his face.
"Don't be sad." Maxwell said calmly. "Are you not happy Bijou was sent to a better place? To live among God. That is more of an honor than marriage."
So, Maxwell followed as Bijou was put in the tomb and laid on the stone bed.
"That's one part of the plan." Maxwell murmured, walking to the church. "Now, I hope that Hamtaro gets my message on time."
Maxwell had paid a messenger to bring a letter to Hamtaro.
"That messenger should be quick for all the money I paid him." Maxwell murmured.
Meanwhile, the news of Bijou's "death" washed through the city of Veron. It even traveled to the small town of Mantua...Where Hamtaro was.
Hamtaro strolled down the street cheerfully. He couldn't wait to hear about the news of Bijou from Maxwell. He went into a shop and ordered a sunflower seed from the waitress. He couldn't help but listen to conversation of the two hamsters behind him.
"You are talking about the beautiful Bijou?" one boy-ham asked.
"Yes." the other answered. "The news traveled so quickly...It's so horrible that such a beautiful girl-ham would die."
Hamtaro froze. He turned.
"Excuse me, but are you two talking about the Bijou Capulet in Veron?" he asked.
"Yes." the two hamsters replied.
Hamtaro felt a wave of sadness wash over him as he stood up and walked out. He walked slowly down the street.
"Bijou...Wasa-wasa, wasa-wasa..." Hamtaro murmured.
He spotted a potion shop. Slowly he walked in. He looked at the shelves silently, seeing if they had what he wanted.
"So, sonny, what are you here for?" an old, bright voice asked.
Hamtaro stayed silent, still scanning the shelves. The old hamster's eyes narrowed.
"Sorry, ma'boy." he said. "It's illegal to sell that."
"No! She's not dead, Hamtaro!" a familiar voice that sounded like Sandy exclaimed.
Hamtaro whirled around, scanning his surroundings...No one...He turned back to the old hamster and pulled out his money pouch. He set three sea shells on the desk.
"Don't try it, boy." the old man said.
Hamtaro dumped out the whole bag.
"..."
"Hamtaro! No!" the voice said again. "Bijou's not dead!"
Hamtaro spun around once more.
"Sandy?..." Hamtaro murmured.
He shook his head, buying.
Hamtaro walked out of the potion shop, holding a bottle full of poison. Not fake poison like Bijou had taken...Real poison.
"I've heard o' the saying 'Choose you poison' but this is stupid!" the same voice that sound like Sandy yelled.
Hamtaro froze.
"Sandy?" he said louder.
He turned around...No one.
"Sandy?" he asked. "Where are you?..."
But Hamtaro just concluded he was hearing things.
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Me: Hmm...What's that voice? Is it Sandy?
*silence*
Me: So tell me, why'd ya have ta go 'n' make things so complicated?